the Star-Tribune staff | Posted: Monday, December 8, 2008 12:00 am
Murder trial begins today
The trial for Jeffrey Lee Carter, accused of killing Johnny Shane Moody, is scheduled to begin today in Natrona County District Court.
Carter, 46, faces a second-degree murder charge and could receive a life sentence if convicted.
Police charged Carter and two other men for fatally stabbing Moody, an acquaintance, in a July 18 assault on East A Street. Just after the incident, a police officer found Moody, 48, in an alley with stab wounds to his chest and back.
Jonathan Jelsma, 21, pleaded guilty in November to aiding and abetting an assault with a deadly weapon as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, who dismissed a murder charge against him.
Also in November, District Attorney Michael Blonigen and the attorney for Juan Carlos Diaz, 16, filed documents to move Diaz's case to juvenile court. He was charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
Carter's trial is expected to last one week.
Exhibition showcases Schwiering's works
The Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center's newest exhibition features more than two dozen works by Jackson Hole artist Conrad Schwiering.
The exhibition, which opened Monday and continues through Jan. 4 in the Rosenthal Gallery, includes 29 oil on Masonite works from the NIC's Conrad Schwiering Studio Collection.
Schwiering, who died in 1986, grew up in Laramie. The wide open spaces, mountains and streams, and the Western way of life became inspirations for his paintings.
Select prints from the NIC's Conrad Schwiering Studio Gallery are available in the Museum Shop at the NIC.
For more information, call the NIC at (307) 235-5247.
Just for Boys & Just for Girls
The Natrona County Public Library will host two events designed to strengthen families and make holiday memories n one for dads and their sons, a second for moms and their daughters.
"No Girls Allowed: Good Enough to Eat" will be held Thursday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Boys and their dads, grandpas, and other male role models can deck their halls and trim their trees with ornaments good enough to eat.
Girls and their moms, grandmas, and female role models can enjoy a "Girls Only" movie night on Friday at 5 p.m. Call 577-READ or stop by the library for more about either of these events. Pizza will be provided for both events by the Friends of the Library.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
The Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker will return to the Casper Events Center on Thursday at 7:30 p.m., according to a release.
Tickets are still available. All seats are reserved. Tickets are $25, $35, $45, and $65 for adults. Discounts are available for children ages 3-12, senior citizens, and military. Discounts may not be combined. For tickets or more information, contact the Casper Events Center Box Office at (307) 577-3030 or (800) 442-2256 or at www.caspereventscenter.com.
Winter racquetball leagues at Rec Center
The City of Casper Recreation Division is accepting registrations from men and women interested in joining one of the Fall Racquetball Leagues, according to a release. The registration deadline is Thursday, Jan. 15 for adult leagues. Registration packets are available at the Casper Recreation Center or online at www.crlasports.com
Singles leagues for men will play all matches on Tuesday evenings for eight weeks and women's league play will take place on Thursday evenings. The league consists of round robin play followed by a double elimination tournament. The fee for the league is $28 and includes a can of balls, court fees during scheduled league matches and league awards. Adult league play begins the week of January 19.
For more information, call the Casper Recreation Center at 235-8383.
"Pajama Game" plays at Events Center
Tony Award-winning musical "The Pajama Game" will play at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Casper Events Center, according to a release.
Tickets for the show will be discounted $10 by Pepsi until 5 p.m. on Dec. 23. Tickets are $35, $40, and $45 plus applicable fees.
For tickets or more information, call the box office at (307) 577-3030 or (800) 442-2256 or visit www.caspereventscenter.com.
Library hosts stitched silent auction
The display cases at the Natrona County Public Library are hosting Casper Needle Guild's annual silent auction, according to a release.
The crafts include handmade gifts, including wall hangings, quilted blankets and pillows, beaded or cross-stitched ornaments and much more.
The event runs through Dec. 17, and all proceeds from the silent auction are donated to the library for the purchase of books about needlecrafts. Bids can be placed at NCPL's main checkout desk. Winning bidders will be notified by Dec. 20.
For more information on the Casper Needle Guild or featured items, please call Jane Terpening at 237-2468.